AI Influence Profile
Usha Chandradas
Profile pending. This page currently summarises parliamentary appearances and policy links from existing records.
Parliamentary speeches (4)
Committee of Supply – Head V (Ministry of Trade and Industry)
2025-03-05 · Parliament 14
MPs asked whether Singapore's economy can outperform the 2025 1–3% growth forecast, emphasising the importance of growth for jobs and international competitiveness. The government replied that growth requires overcoming tight constraints on land, workforce and now carbon, through structural productivity gains, firm transformation, and infrastructure investment. The core debate: how to achieve higher growth under resource constraints.
Committee of Supply – Head R (Ministry of Law)
2025-03-04 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how Singapore can maintain its competitive edge as an international dispute resolution hub, especially against rising competitors like Abu Dhabi. The government stressed that Singapore's rule of law, professional talent and innovation continue to attract cross-border dispute cases, and pushes international mediation conventions. The core debate: how to handle global competition and attract talent so Singapore's lead is not eroded.
Committee of Supply – Head V (Ministry of Trade and Industry)
2024-03-01 · Parliament 14
MPs asked how Singapore will drive growth under land, manpower and carbon constraints, focusing on the opportunities and challenges from emerging technologies like generative AI. The government emphasised keeping the country attractive for investment, strengthening manufacturing and services, and lifting infrastructure and talent development, with policy stability to handle global competition and tech change. The core debate: balancing innovation with a solid economic base.
Building an Inclusive and Safe Digital Society
2024-01-10 · Parliament 14
MPs raised a trust crisis and cybersecurity challenges in the digitalisation drive, stressing growing online harms like scams. The government cited Singapore's digital-economy progress and forward-looking infrastructure, committing to a whole-of-nation approach to digital risk. The core debate: balancing digitalisation with public safety and trust.